Where do “perfect” gifts come from?

My first response might be some place like The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Best Buy, or Sears.  I’m thinking of tools or electronics (It’s a guy thing).  Females answering this question might name some special clothing or jewelry store.

Lessons from the book of James (#5)

Scripture tells us something completely different about the source of perfect gifts.  The Bible says that every good act of giving and every perfect gift comes from God our creator.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17 ESV)

The gifts we receive from God are far better than any gift we have received from other people.  A few of the gifts that come from God are:

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23 ESV)

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5 ESV)

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, (Ephesians 2:8 ESV)

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 ESV)

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16 ESV)

Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ [32] For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. [33] But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:31-33 ESV)

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God….. (1 John 4:7 ESV)

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, (John 14:16 ESV)

If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! (Matthew 7:11 ESV)

Perfect Gifts from our Father in Heaven.

Awesome!

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